The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) are 9.5-point favorites as they try to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Kennesaw State Owls (9-5, 1-0 CUSA) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Murphy Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 158.
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Middle Tennessee Cover -9.5 vs Kennesaw State -106
Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State betting lines
- Middle Tennessee moneyline odds to win: -442
- Kennesaw State moneyline odds to win: +336
- Spread: Middle Tennessee (-9.5)
- Total: 158
Middle Tennessee statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Middle Tennessee has fared better when playing at home, covering three times in four home games, and four times in six road games.
- The Blue Raiders have hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of home games (25%) than road tilts (33.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Middle Tennessee has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Blue Raiders have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 76.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.6 points fewer than the 78.0 they’ve scored this season.
- Middle Tennessee has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 72.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.1 it has conceded this year.
- The Blue Raiders are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 7.7 threes per game and shooting 32.2% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.9 makes and 31.0% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Middle Tennessee betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (157th in nation) | 42.2 (129th) | 36.6 (29th) | 30.7 (158th) | 11.5 (325th) | 10.9 (121st) |
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Kennesaw State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Kennesaw State has a better winning percentage at home (.800, 4-1-0 record) than away (.500, 2-2-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Owls games have gone over two of five times at home (40%), and four of four away (100%).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Owls have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.250, 1-3).
Last season stats
- Although the Owls ceded 80.8 points per game (fifth-worst in college basketball) on defense last season, their offense was very good, as they ranked 14th-best in college basketball by averaging 82.8 points per game.
- Last year Kennesaw State pulled down 35.1 rebounds per game (50th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 34.6 rebounds per contest (323rd-ranked).
- The Owls ranked 77th in the nation with 14.8 dimes per contest.
Kennesaw State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
- O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 4-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.1 (274th in nation) | 40.3 (50th) | 39.9 (sixth) | 31.1 (185th) | 14.9 (119th) | 13.9 (332nd) |
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